Welcome to Research Bow!
A postgraduate research blog from and for the PGRs of the School of Health in Social Science.
About us
Research Bow was launched in March 2019 with the vision to create a platform to share advice, experiences and news with our community of postgraduate research (PGR) students in the School of Health in Social...
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Being “outed” by Your Own Research
This blog was inspired by Hannah Kimler’s When your PhD Subject is Taboo. It caught my eye because my subject...
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(Academic) New Year Resolutions
Welcome all from the Research Bow Team to the 2024/2025 academic year. Whether you are starting the PhD journey, working...
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R you Ready for R Workshop Reflections
R you Reflexive? Welcome readers, to our final Research Bow blog of the 2023/2024 academic year. It’s been a full...
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How do I communicate my research?
The answer comes or is dragged kicking and screaming from the realms of vulnerability, peeled out of dimensions of reluctance....
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When your PhD Subject is Taboo
“What are you studying?” It’s a question that most students are asked within seconds of sharing that they are a...
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Hello from the other side – Alumni Series: Catherine Clarissa (Clarissa)
We love hearing about the post-PhD careers of the PGRs of the School of Health in Social Science. So it’s...
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Featured category of the month: PhD Life & Milestones
In this category you can find reflections, tips and advice for any stage of your PhD from First Year Annual Reviews to Online Recruitment, Tutoring and Vivas. You can also find how to join exciting PGR reps initiatives, staying connected with the PGR community. Would you like to share your experiences and tips? Contact us at research.bow@ed.ac.uk
(Academic) New Year Resolutions
Welcome all from the Research Bow Team to the 2024/2025 academic year. Whether you are starting the PhD journey, working to find your path, or...
Read More "(Academic) New Year Resolutions"
R you Ready for R Workshop Reflections
R you Reflexive? Welcome readers, to our final Research Bow blog of the 2023/2024 academic year. It’s been a full on year for our team...
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Digital Research Ambassador Scheme
Welcome readers! The aim of this blog is to help inform you about the Digital Research Ambassador Scheme internship offered by the University. It’s a...
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Online Surveys: How to spot (and stop) the bots
"Online surveys have become an increasingly popular method for collecting data quickly and inexpensively. However, one of the major drawbacks of online surveys is the...
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A Change of Scenery – Experiences of an Environmental Economics Summer Internship at the Scottish Government
It feels like the timing was very apt to be welcomed onto the Climate Change Division through the Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences (SGSSS...
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Meet the New Reps
It’s the start of a new academic year, where we welcome the new PhDs and the PhD veterans amongst us back into the fray of...
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Am I an imposter? First conference experiences as a PhD student
“Embarking on a doctoral journey is an exciting yet challenging endeavor, filled with numerous milestones and new experiences. Among these experiences, attending academic conferences as a PhD student holds a unique place. However, for many PhD students, the exhilaration of presenting their work at these conferences is accompanied by persistent …
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Tell Us About Your Methodology – Community Based Participatory Research
We have really appreciated the opportunities to learn about the work that is happening across the PGR cohort with our newest blog series, Tell Us...
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Stronger Together: Moving from Loneliness to Solidarity in Your PhD Journey
The PhD journey can be lonely, especially at the beginning when everything feels uncertain and overwhelming. Peer support is crucial at this time, providing emotional...
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